US20090122236A1 - Polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer and image display apparatus using the same - Google Patents

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US20090122236A1
US20090122236A1 US12/090,770 US9077006A US2009122236A1 US 20090122236 A1 US20090122236 A1 US 20090122236A1 US 9077006 A US9077006 A US 9077006A US 2009122236 A1 US2009122236 A1 US 2009122236A1
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  • the present invention relates to a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer and an image display apparatus using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer capable of suppressing the degradation in optical properties due to the use under high-temperature environment and to an image display apparatus using the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer.
  • a semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus As a liquid crystal display apparatus of a VA mode, a semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus has been proposed in addition to a transmission-type liquid crystal display apparatus and a reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus (for example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
  • the semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus enables a display to be recognized visually by using ambient light in a light place in the same way as in the reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus, and using an internal light source such as a backlight in a dark place.
  • the semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus employs a display system that has both a reflection-type and a transmission-type, and switches a display mode between a reflection mode and a transmission mode depending upon the ambient brightness.
  • the semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus can perform a clear display even in a dark place with the reduction of the power consumption. Therefore, the semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus can be used preferably for a display part of mobile equipment, for instance.
  • a specific example of such a semi-transmission reflection-type liquid crystal display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display apparatus that includes a reflective film, which is obtained by forming a window portion for transmitting light on a film made of metal such as aluminum, on an inner side of a lower substrate, and allows the reflective film to function as a semi-transmission reflection plate.
  • a liquid crystal display apparatus that includes a reflective film, which is obtained by forming a window portion for transmitting light on a film made of metal such as aluminum, on an inner side of a lower substrate, and allows the reflective film to function as a semi-transmission reflection plate.
  • the above polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer has a problem in that optical properties are degraded during the use under a high-temperature environment.
  • Patent Document 1 JP 11-242226 A
  • Patent Document 2 JP 2001-209065 A
  • Patent Document 3 JP 2005-070098 A
  • the present invention has been made in view of solving the above conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer capable of suppressing the degradation in optical properties due to the use under a high-temperature environment, and an image display apparatus using the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer includes a polarizer, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and at least one optical compensation layer, in the stated order.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has a dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) at 100° C. of 1.0 ⁇ 10 4 to 6.0 ⁇ 10 4 Pa.
  • the at least one optical compensation layer includes a first optical compensation layer, a second optical compensation layer, and a third optical compensation layer in the stated order.
  • An angle formed by an absorption axis of the polarizer and a slow axis of the first optical compensation layer is 10 to 30°, and an angle formed by the absorption axis of the polarizer and a slow axis of the second optical compensation layer is 70 to 90°.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is provided between the polarizer and the first optical compensation layer.
  • the third optical compensation layer has a thickness of 1 to 50 ⁇ m.
  • the third optical compensation layer is formed of a cholesteric alignment fixed layer having a selective reflection wavelength region of 350 nm or less.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is formed of an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  • the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive contains a (meth) acrylic polymer (A) obtained by copolymerizing 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) with respect to 100 parts by weight of alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1), a peroxide (B), and an isocyanate-based compound (C).
  • the peroxide (B) is blended in an amount of 0.02 to 2 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth) acrylic polymer (A).
  • the isocyanate-based compound (C) is blended in an amount of 0.001 to 2 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A).
  • a liquid crystal panel includes the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer and a liquid crystal cell.
  • the liquid crystal cell is a reflection-type or a semi-transmission-type liquid crystal cell of a VA mode.
  • a liquid crystal display apparatus includes the liquid crystal panel.
  • a image display apparatus includes the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer.
  • a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) at 100° C. of 1.0 ⁇ 10 4 to 6.0 ⁇ 10 4 Pa is provided between a polarizer and an optical compensation layer, whereby a stress caused by a thermal expansion difference between the polarizer and the optical compensation layer under a high-temperature environment can be alleviated in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Consequently, the degradation in optical properties caused by the thermal expansion difference between the polarizer and the optical compensation layer during the use under a high-temperature environment can be suppressed.
  • G′ dynamic storage shear modulus
  • the present invention by providing a first optical compensation layer, a second optical compensation layer, and a third optical compensation layer in the stated order, and setting an angle formed by an absorption axis of a polarizer and each slow axis of the first optical compensation layer ( ⁇ /2 plate), the second optical compensation layer ( ⁇ /4 plate), and the third optical compensation layer (negative C plate) in a predetermined range, the problem of light leakage in a black display can be solved remarkably, particularly in a reflection-type and semi-transmission-type liquid crystal display apparatus of a VA mode.
  • a third optical compensation layer (negative C plate) with a cholesteric alignment fixed layer using a liquid crystal material and a chiral agent, the thickness can be remarkably reduced compared with that of a conventional negative C plate. Consequently, the present invention can largely contribute to the reduction in thickness of an image display apparatus. Further, by reducing the thickness of the third optical compensation layer (negative C plate), heat unevenness can be prevented remarkably.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal panel used in a liquid crystal display apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • nx refers to a refractive index in a direction providing a maximum in-plane refractive index (that is, slow axis direction)
  • the symbol “ny” refers to a refractive index in a direction perpendicular to the slow axis in the plane (that is, fast axis direction)
  • the symbol “nz” refers to a refractive index in a thickness direction.
  • the expression “nx ny”, for example, not only refers to a case where nx and ny are exactly equal to each other, but also includes a case where nx and ny are substantially equal to each other.
  • the phrase “substantially equal” includes a case where nx and ny differ within a range providing no effects on overall polarization properties of a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer in practical use.
  • in-plane retardation Re refers to an in-plane retardation value of a film (layer) measured at 23° C. by using light of a wavelength of 590 nm.
  • Thickness direction retardation Rth refers to a thickness direction retardation value measured at 23° C. by using light of a wavelength of 590 nm.
  • ⁇ /2 plate refers to a plate having a function of converting linearly polarized light having a specific vibration direction into linearly polarized light having a vibration direction perpendicular thereto, or converting right-handed circularly polarized light into left-handed circularly polarized light (or converting left-handed circularly polarized light into right-handed circularly polarized light).
  • the ⁇ /2 plate has an in-plane retardation value of a film (layer) of about 1 ⁇ 2 of a predetermined light wavelength (generally, in a visible light region).
  • ⁇ /4 plate refers to a plate having a function of converting linearly polarized light of a specific wavelength into circularly polarized light (or converting circularly polarized light into linearly polarized light).
  • the ⁇ /4 plate has an in-plane retardation value of a film (layer) of about 1 ⁇ 4 of a predetermined light wavelength (generally, in a visible light region).
  • cholesteric alignment fixed layer refers to a layer in which: molecules forming the layer form a helical structure; a helical axis of the helical structure is aligned substantially perpendicular to a plane direction; and an alignment state is fixed.
  • the term “cholesteric alignment fixed layer” not only refers to the case where liquid crystal compound exhibits a cholesteric liquid crystal phase, but also includes the case where a non-liquid crystal compound has a pseudo structure of a cholesteric liquid crystal phase.
  • the “cholesteric alignment fixed layer” may be formed by: providing torsion to a liquid crystal material exhibiting a liquid crystal phase with a chiral agent for alignment into a cholesteric structure (helical structure); subjecting the liquid crystal material to polymerization treatment or crosslinking treatment for fixing the alignment (cholesteric structure) of the liquid crystal material.
  • the phrase “selective reflection wavelength region of 350 nm or less” indicates that a center wavelength ⁇ of a selective reflection wavelength region is 350 nm or less.
  • the center wavelength ⁇ of the selective reflection wavelength region may be represented by the following equation.
  • n represents an average refractive index of the liquid crystal monomer
  • P represents a helical pitch (nm) of the cholesteric alignment fixed layer.
  • the average refractive index n is represented by (n o +n e )/2, and is generally within a range of 1.45 to 1.65.
  • n o represents an ordinary refractive index of the liquid crystal monomer
  • n e represents an extraordinary refractive index of the liquid crystal monomer.
  • chiral agent refers to a compound having a function of aligning the liquid crystal material (nematic liquid crystals, for example) into a cholesteric structure.
  • torsional force refers to ability of the chiral agent to provide torsion to the liquid crystal material and to align the liquid crystal material into a cholesteric structure (helical structure).
  • the torsional force may be represented by the following equation.
  • W represents a weight ratio of the chiral agent.
  • X represents a weight of the chiral agent, and Y represents a weight of the liquid crystal material.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer 10 includes a polarizer 11 , a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 , and at least one optical compensation layer in the stated order.
  • At least one optical compensation layer according to the this embodiment includes a first optical compensation layer 12 , a second optical compensation layer 13 , and a third optical compensation layer 14 in the stated order.
  • the respective layers of the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer are laminated via any suitable pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or adhesive layer (not shown) in addition to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 .
  • any suitable protective film (not shown) is laminated on a side of the polarizer 11 on which an optical compensation layer is not formed. Further, if required, a protective film is provided between the polarizer 11 and the first optical compensation layer 12 .
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 is preferably provided between the polarizer 11 and the first optical compensation layer 12 , as shown in the figure. Owing to such a configuration, the degradation in optical properties can be suppressed effectively.
  • the detail of the first optical compensation layer, the second optical compensation layer, and the third optical compensation layer will be described later in items A-2, A-3, and A-4, respectively.
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an optical axis of each layer constituting the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of FIG. 1 (pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 is not shown).
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 is laminated so that a slow axis B thereof forms a predetermined angle ⁇ with respect to an absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the angle ⁇ is preferably 10 to 30°, more preferably 12 to 28°, and still more preferably 14 to 26° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the second optical compensation layer 13 is laminated so that a slow axis C thereof forms a predetermined angle ⁇ with respect to the absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the angle ⁇ is preferably 70 to 90°, more preferably 72 to 88°, and still more preferably 74 to 86° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the third optical compensation layer 14 is laminated so that a slow axis D thereof forms a predetermined angle ⁇ with respect to the absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the angle ⁇ is preferably 70 to 90°, more preferably 72 to 88°, and still more preferably 74 to 86° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis A of the polarizer 11 .
  • the entire thickness of the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention is preferably 80 to 270 ⁇ m, still more preferably 110 to 270 ⁇ m, and most preferably 140 to 270 ⁇ m.
  • the third optical compensation layer (negative C plate described later) of a composition containing a liquid crystalline monomer and a chiral agent, the difference between nx and nz can be set to be much larger (nx>>nz). Consequently, the third optical compensation layer can be reduced in thickness largely.
  • the negative C plate by conventional biaxial stretching has a thickness of 60 ⁇ m or more, whereas the third optical compensation layer used in the present invention can be reduced in thickness to 2 ⁇ m.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention can be reduced in total thickness greatly. Consequently, the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention can contribute to the reduction in thickness of an image display apparatus.
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 may serve as a ⁇ /2 plate.
  • the first optical compensation layer serves as a ⁇ /2 plate, to thereby appropriately adjust retardation of wavelength dispersion properties (in particular, a wavelength range where the retardation departs from ⁇ /4) of the second optical compensation layer serving as a ⁇ /4 plate.
  • Such a first optical compensation layer has an in-plane retardation Re 1 of 200 to 300 nm, preferably 220 to 280 nm, and more preferably 230 to 270 nm.
  • a thickness of the first optical compensation layer may be set such that it serves as a ⁇ /2 plate most appropriately. That is, the thickness thereof is set to provide a desired in-plane retardation.
  • the thickness of the first optical compensation layer is preferably 37 to 53 ⁇ m, more preferably 40 to 50 ⁇ m, and most preferably 43 to 47 ⁇ m.
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 contains a resin having an absolute value of photoelastic coefficient of 2 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 m 2 /N or less, preferably 2.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 13 to 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 m 2 /N, and more preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 12 to 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 m 2 /N.
  • An absolute value of photoelastic coefficient within the above ranges hardly causes change in retardation due to shrinkage stress under heating.
  • the first optical compensation layer may be formed by using a resin having such an absolute value of photoelastic coefficient, to thereby favorably prevent uneven display due to heat of an image display apparatus to be obtained.
  • Typical examples of the resin capable of satisfying such a photoelastic coefficient include a cyclic olefin-based resin and a cellulose-based resin.
  • the cyclic olefin-based resin is particularly preferred.
  • the cyclic olefin-based resin is a general term for a resin prepared through polymerization of a cyclic olefin as a monomer, and examples thereof include resins described in JP 1-240517 A, JP 3-14882 A, JP 3-122137 A, and the like.
  • cyclic olefin examples include: a ring opened (co)polymer of a cyclic olefin; an addition polymer of a cyclic olefin; a copolymer (typically, a random copolymer) of a cyclic olefin, and an ⁇ -olefin such as ethylene or propylene; their graft modified products each modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative; and hydrides thereof.
  • a specific example of the cyclic olefin includes a norbornene-based monomer.
  • norbornene-based monomer examples include: norbornene, its alkyl substitution and/or alkylidene substitution such as 5-methyl-2-norbornene, 5-dimethyl-2-norbornene, 5-ethyl-2-norbornene, 5-butyl-2-norbornene, 5-ethylidene-2-norbornene, and their products each substituted by a polar group such as halogen; dicyclopentadiene and 2,3-dihydrodicyclopentadiene; dimethano octahydronaphtalene, its alkyl substitution and/or alkylidene substitution, and their products each substituted by a polar group such as halogen, for example, 6-methyl-1,4:5,8-dimethano-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydronaphtalene, 6-ethyl-1,4:5,8-dimethano-1,4,4a,5,5,
  • cycloolefins can be combined without impairing the purpose of the present invention.
  • cycloolefin includes a compound having one reactive double-bond, for example, cyclopentene, cyclooctene, and 5,6-dihydrodicyclopentadiene.
  • the cyclic olefin-based resin has a number average molecular weight (Mn) of preferably 25,000 to 200,000, more preferably 30,000 to 100,000, and most preferably 40,000 to 80,000 measured through a gel permeation chromatography (GPC) method by using a toluene solvent.
  • Mn number average molecular weight
  • GPC gel permeation chromatography
  • a hydrogenation rate is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more, and most preferably 99% or more.
  • a hydrogenation rate within the above ranges can provide excellent heat degradation resistance, light degradation resistance, and the like.
  • cyclic olefin-based resin various products are commercially available.
  • Specific examples of the resin include the trade names “ZEONEX” and “ZEONOR” each manufactured by ZEON CORPORATION, the trade name “Arton” manufactured by JSR Corporation, the trade name “TOPAS” manufactured by TICONA Corporation, and the trade name “APEL” manufactured by Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
  • cellulose-based resin typically an ester of cellulose and acid
  • An ester of cellulose and fatty acid is preferred.
  • Specific examples of such cellulose-based resin include cellulose triacetate (triacetylcellulose: TAC), cellulose diacetate, cellulose tripropionate, and cellulose dipropionate.
  • TAC cellulose triacetate
  • TAC triacetyl cellulose
  • TAC is particularly preferred because it has low birefringence and high transmittance.
  • TAC has advantages of availability and cost.
  • TAC TAC
  • UV-50 UV-50
  • UV-80 SH-50
  • SH-80 SH-80
  • TD-80U TD-TAC
  • UZ-TAC UZ-TAC
  • KC series Konica Minolta Corporation
  • Triacetyl Cellulose 80 ⁇ m series manufactured by Lonza Japan Corporation.
  • TD-80U is preferred because of excellent transmittance and durability.
  • TD-80U has excellent adaptability to a TFT-type liquid crystal display apparatus.
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 is preferably obtained by stretching a film formed of the cyclic olefin-based resin or the cellulose-based resin.
  • Any appropriate forming method may be employed as a method of forming a film from the cyclic olefin-based resin or the cellulose-based resin. Specific examples thereof include a compression molding method, a transfer molding method, an injection molding method, an extrusion molding method, a blow molding method, a powder molding method, an FRP molding method, and a casting method.
  • the extrusion molding method and the casting method are preferred because a film to be obtained may have enhanced smoothness and favorable optical uniformity.
  • Forming conditions may appropriately be set in accordance with the composition or type of resin to be used, properties desired for the first optical compensation layer, and the like.
  • Many film products of the cyclic olefin-based resin and the cellulose-based resin are commercially available, and the commercially available films may be subjected to the stretching treatment.
  • a stretch ratio of the film may vary depending on the in-plane retardation value and thickness desired for the first optical compensation layer, the type of resin to be used, the thickness of the film to be used, the stretching temperature, and the like. To be specific, the stretch ratio is preferably 1.75 to 2.05 times, more preferably 1.80 to 2.00 times, and most preferably 1.85 to 1.95 times. Stretching at such a stretch ratio may provide a first optical compensation layer having an in-plane retardation which may appropriately exhibit the effect of the present invention.
  • a stretching temperature of the film may vary depending on the in-plane retardation value and thickness desired for the first optical compensation layer, the type of resin to be used, the thickness of the film to be used, the stretch ratio, and the like.
  • the stretching temperature is preferably 130 to 150° C., more preferably 135 to 145° C., and most preferably 137 to 143° C. Stretching at such a stretching temperature may provide a first optical compensation layer having an in-plane retardation which may appropriately exhibit the effect of the present invention.
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 is placed between the polarizer 11 and the second optical compensation layer 13 .
  • any suitable method can be adopted in accordance with the purpose.
  • the first optical compensation layer 12 allows the polarizer 11 to bond thereto by providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 in the illustrated example) on one side, and allows the second optical compensation layer 13 to bond thereto by providing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (not shown) on the other side.
  • the relationship of optical axes of the respective layers can be prevented from being displaced, and each layer can be prevented from damaging each other by rubbing against each other. Further, the reflection at an interface between the layers is decreased, and a contrast can also be enhanced when used in an image display apparatus.
  • each of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layers can be set appropriately in accordance with the intended use and the adhesive strength. Specifically, the thickness of each pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is preferably 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, more preferably 5 ⁇ m to 50 ⁇ m, and most preferably 10 ⁇ m to 30 ⁇ m.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 provided between the polarizer 11 and the optical compensation layer (first optical compensation layer 12 in the illustrated example) has a dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) at 100° C. of preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 4 to 6.0 ⁇ 10 4 Pa, more preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 4 to 5.8 ⁇ 10 4 Pa, and particularly preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 4 to 5.5 ⁇ 10 4 Pa.
  • G′ dynamic storage shear modulus
  • the polarizer tends to shrink in a stretching direction (absorption axis direction) under a high-temperature atmosphere.
  • the dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) is in the above range, the influence of the stress involved in the shrinking of the polarizer on the optical compensation layer is reduced, and the retardation of the optical compensation layer can be prevented from changing. Consequently, the degradation in optical properties caused by the thermal expansion difference between the polarizer and the optical compensation layer can be suppressed.
  • the dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) is in the above range, the workability for forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 is excellent.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 is preferably provided between the polarizer 11 and the first optical compensation layer 12 as shown. Such a configuration can suppress the degradation in optical properties effectively.
  • a typical example of the pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of satisfying the above dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) includes an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  • a pressure-sensitive adhesive 1 and a pressure-sensitive adhesive 2 will be described below.
  • the pressure-sensitive adhesive capable of satisfying the above dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) include an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing, as a base polymer, an acrylic polymer obtained by copolymerizing, as at least a copolymerization component, a monomer for copolymerization containing a functional group composed of 5-carboxypentyl acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylate, 6-hydroxyhexyl (meth)acrylate, 8-hydroxyoctyl (meth)acrylate, 10-hydroxydecyl (meth)acrylate, or 12-hydroxylauryl (meth)acrylate.
  • (meth) acrylic acid refers to acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid.
  • the concentration of a functional group of the acrylic polymer is preferably 5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 mol/g or less, more preferably 3 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 mol/g or less, and still more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 mol/g or less.
  • concentration of a functional group is in the above range, appropriate adhesive strength is obtained to such a degree that the polarizer and the optical compensation layer are bonded to each other satisfactorily, and the polarizer and the optical compensation layer are not damaged during reworking.
  • the 90-degree peeling adhesive strength of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 formed of the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive with respect to the polarizer or the optical compensation layer is preferably 600 g/20 mm or less, more preferably 50 to 500 g/20 mm, and still more preferably 100 to 400 g/20 mm.
  • the 90-degree peeling adhesive strength is measured by the following method.
  • a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer with a thickness of 50 ⁇ m is formed on the polarizer or the optical compensation layer using the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, and cut to a width of 20 mm.
  • Those layers are crimped onto a glass plate by allowing a rubber roller of 2 kg to reciprocate, and left standing in an autoclave at 50° and 5 atmospheric pressure for 30 minutes to be matured. After that, the strength required for peeing the layers at an angle of 90° with respect to the glass plate at 25° C. and 100 mm/min is measured.
  • the peroxide (B) is blended in an amount of 0.02 to 2 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A)
  • the isocyanate-based compound (C) is blended in an amount of 0.01 to 2 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth) acrylic polymer (A).
  • the (meth) acrylic polymer (A) which is a base polymer is obtained by copolymerizing 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) with respect to 100 parts by weight of alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1).
  • (meth) acrylic refers to acrylic and/or methacrylic.
  • (meth)acrylate refers to acrylate and/or methacrylate.
  • the number of carbon atoms of an alkyl group in alkyl (meth)acrylate (a1) which forms a main skeleton of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A) is preferably about 1 to 18, and more preferably 1 to 9.
  • alkyl (meth)acrylate (a1) include methyl(meth)acrylate, ethyl (meth)acrylate, propyl (meth)acrylate, n-butyl (meth)acrylate, iso-butyl (meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, n-octyl (meth)acrylate, iso-octyl (meth)acrylate, lauryl (meth)acrylate, isononyl (meth)acrylate, stearyl (meth)acrylate, and cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate. They may be used alone or in combination. When they are used in combination, an average number of carbon atoms of an al
  • Examples of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) forming the (meth)acrylic polymer (A) include 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylate, 6-hydroxyhexyl (meth)acrylate, 8-hydroxyoctyl (meth)acrylate, 10-hydroxydecyl (meth)acrylate, 12-hydroxylauryl (meth)acrylate, and (4-hydroxymethyl cyclohexyl)-methyl acrylate. They may be used alone or in combination.
  • the number of carbons of a hydroxyalkyl group of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth) acrylic monomer (a2) is 4 or more. This is because the reactivity with the isocyanate-based compound (C) described later is high. In this case, it is preferred that the number of carbons of an alkyl group of the alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1) is equal to or less than that of a hydroxyalkyl group of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth) acrylic monomer (a2).
  • the copolymerization amount of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) is preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by weight, more preferably 0.01 to 4 parts by weight, and still more preferably 0.03 to 3 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1).
  • the copolymerization amount of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic monomer (a2) is less than 0.01 parts by weight, the number of cross-linking points with an isocyanate cross-linking agent decreases, and the adhesiveness and durability with respect to the polarizer and the optical compensation layer may be degraded.
  • the copolymerization amount of the hydroxyl group-containing (meth) acrylic monomer (a2) exceeds parts by weight, the number of cross-linking points increases too much, and the alleviation of a stress may be degraded.
  • the (meth) acrylic polymer (A) can also be obtained by copolymerizing not only the alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1) and the hydroxyl group-containing (meth) acrylic monomer (a2) but also other components.
  • other components although not limited, benzyl(meth)acrylate, methoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, ethoxymethyl(meth)acrylate, phenoxyethyl(meth)acrylate, (meth) acrylamide, vinyl acetate, (meth) acrylonitrile, and the like are preferred.
  • the copolymerization amount of the other components is preferably 100 parts by weight or less and more preferably 50 parts by weight or less with respect to 100 parts by weight of the alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1).
  • the weight average molecular weight of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A) is preferably about 500,000 to 2,500,000.
  • the (meth)acrylic polymer (A) can be produced by any suitable method.
  • a radical polymerization method such as a bulk polymerization method, a solution polymerization method, and a suspension polymerization method can be appropriately selected.
  • any suitable radical polymerization initiator for example, an azo-base, a peroxide-based
  • the reaction temperature is generally about 50 to 80° C., and the reaction time is generally 1 to 8 hours.
  • a solution polymerization method is preferred.
  • Examples of a solvent used in the solution polymerization method generally include ethyl acetate and toluene.
  • the solution concentration is generally about 20 to 80% by weight.
  • a peroxide remaining without being used for a polymerization reaction can also be used for a cross-linking reaction described later.
  • a peroxide can be added so as to reach the predetermined amount, if required.
  • the peroxide (B) is not particularly limited, as long as it generates a radical by heating to achieve cross-linking of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A).
  • the one-minute half-life temperature of the peroxide (B) is about 70 to 170° C., and more preferably 90 to 150° C. When the one-minute half-life temperature is too low, a cross-linking reaction occurs during storage before applying a pressure-sensitive adhesive, and the viscosity of an applying substance may increase to make applying difficult.
  • the half-life of a peroxide is an index indicating the decomposition rate of a peroxide, and is a time when the decomposition amount of a peroxide becomes a half.
  • the decomposition temperature for obtaining a half-life at a predetermined time and the half-life time at a predetermined temperature are as described in manufacturer catalogues, etc., and for example, in Organic peroxide catalogue 9th Ed. (May 2003) of NOF Corporation.
  • Examples of the peroxide (B) which may satisfy the half-life temperature include di(2-ethylhexyl)peroxy dicarbonate, di(4-t-butylcyclohexyl)peroxy dicarbonate, di-sec-butylperoxy dicarbonate, t-butylperoxy neodecanoate, t-hexylperoxy pivalate, t-butylperoxy pivalate, dilauroyl peroxide, di-n-octanoylperoxide, 1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutylperoxy isobutyrate, and dibenzoylperoxide.
  • di(4-t-butylcylohexyl)peroxy dicarbonate, dilauroyl peroxide, and dibenzoyl peroxide are preferably used because of their excellent cross-linking reaction efficiencies.
  • the blending amount of the peroxide (B) is preferably 0.02 to 2 parts by weight, more preferably 0.05 to 1 parts by weight, and still more preferably 0.06 to 0.5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth) acrylic polymer (A).
  • the use amount of the peroxide (B) is less than 0.02 parts by weight, a cross-linking reaction may become insufficient, with the result that durability may become insufficient.
  • the blending amount exceeds 2 parts by weight, an adhesiveness may be degraded due to excess cross-linking.
  • the isocyanate-based compound (C) contains an isocyanate compound.
  • isocyanate compounds include: isocyanate monomers such as tolylene diisocyanate, chlorophenylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate, tetramethylene diisocyanate, isophorone diisocyanate, xylylene diisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyate; adduct-based isocyanate compounds obtained by adding those isocyanate monomers to a multivalent alcohol such as trimethylolpropane; isocyanurate compounds; burette type compounds; and urethane prepolymer type isocyanate obtained by addition reaction of any appropriate polyether polyol, polyester polyol, acryl polyol, polybutadiene polyol, polyisoprene polyol, or the like. Of those, an adduct-based isocyanate
  • the blending amount of the isocyanate-based compound (C) is preferably 0.001 to 2 parts by weight, more preferably 0.01 to 1.5 parts by weight, and still more preferably 0.02 to 1 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth)acrylic polymer (A).
  • the use amount of the isocyanate-based compound (C) is less than 0.001 parts by weight, the adhesiveness with respect to the polarizer and the optical compensation layer, and durability may be degraded.
  • the blending amount of the isocyanate-based compound (C) exceeds 2 parts by weight, the workability may be degraded.
  • the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (pressure-sensitive adhesive 1 and pressure-sensitive adhesive 2) can further contain various kinds of additives in a range not deviating from the object of the present invention.
  • the additive include a filler formed of inorganic powder such as glass fibers, glass beads, and metal powder, a tackifier, a plasticizer, a pigment, a colorant, an antioxidant, a UV absorbing agent, and a silane coupling agent. Further, light diffusibility may be provided by blending fine particles.
  • silane coupling agent silicon compounds having an epoxy structure, such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropylmethyl-dimethoxysilane, and 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyltrimethoxysilane; silicon compounds containing an amino group, such as 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, N-(2-aminoethyl)3-aminopropyl-trimethoxysilane, N-(2-aminoethyl)3-aminopropylmethyl-dimethoxysilane; 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane; trimethoxysilane containing an acetoacetyl group; a silane coupling agent containing a (methoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, N-(2-aminoethyl)3-aminopropylmethyl-dimethoxysilane, 3-chloro
  • the blending amount of the silane coupling agent is, for example, preferably 1 part by weight or less, more preferably 0.01 to 1 part by weight, and still more preferably 0.02 to 0.6 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth) acrylic polymer (A).
  • the silane coupling agent increases, the adhesive strength to the polarizer and the optical compensation layer increases too much, which may influence reworkability.
  • the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (pressure-sensitive adhesive 1 and pressure-sensitive adhesive 2) are preferably used as a solvent-type pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  • An anchor coat layer may be provided between the polarizer 11 and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 , and/or between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 and the optical compensation layer (for example, the first optical compensation layer 12 ).
  • the material for forming the anchor coat layer is not particularly limited. However, the material that exhibits satisfactory adhesiveness with respect to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 , the polarizer, and the optical compensation layer, and forms a coating film excellent in a cohesive force is preferred. Examples of the material that exhibits such properties include various kinds of polymer compositions, a sol of a metal oxide, and silica sol. Of those, the polymer compositions are preferably used.
  • the polymer examples include a polyurethane-based resin, a polyester-based resin, and a composition containing a polymer having an amino group in a molecule.
  • the polymer composition may be any of a solvent soluble type, a water dispersion type, and a water soluble type.
  • examples of the water soluble type include a water-soluble polyurethane composition, a water-soluble polyester composition, and a water-soluble polyamide composition.
  • the water dispersion type examples include an ethylene-vinyl acetate-based emulsion and a (meth)acrylic emulsion.
  • the water dispersion type there can be used: an emulsion obtained by emulsifying various kinds of resins such as polyurethane, polyester, and polyamide, using an emulsifier; a self-emulsified emulsion obtained by introducing an anionic group, a cationic group, or a nonionic group that is a water dispersion hydroxyl group into the resin; and the like.
  • An ion polymer complex can also be used.
  • the polymer in the composition preferably has a functional group having a reactivity with respect to the isocyanate-based compound (C) in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 .
  • a polymer containing an amino group in a molecule is preferably used, and a polymer having a primary amino group at a terminal is particularly preferably used.
  • the polymer containing an amino group in a molecule include polymers of monomers containing an amino group, such as polyethyleneimine, polyallylamine, polyvinylamine, polyvinylpyridine, polyvinylpyrrolidine, and dimethylaminoethyl acrylate. Of those, polyethyleneimine is preferably used.
  • the polyethyleneimine is not particularly limited, and any suitable polyethyleneimine can be used.
  • the weight average molecular weight of polyethyleneimine is not particularly limited, but generally about 100 to 1,000,000.
  • Examples of the commercially available products of polyethyleneimine include Epomine SP series (SP-003, SP006, SP012, SP018, SP103, SP110, SP200, etc.), and Epomine P-1000, manufactured by Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. Of those, Epomine P-1000 is preferably used.
  • the polyethyleneimine may have a polyethylene structure, and examples of the polyethyleneimine include an ethyleneimine adduct and/or a polyethyleneimine adduct to a polyacrylate.
  • a polyacrylate is obtained by emulsion-polymerizing alkyl(meth)acrylate and an appropriate copolymerization monomer in accordance with an ordinary method.
  • the alkyl(meth)acrylate those similar to the alkyl(meth)acrylate (a1) constituting a base polymer of the pressure-sensitive adhesive 2 can be adopted.
  • the copolymerization monomer there is a monomer having a functional group that reacts with ethyleneimine, such as a carboxyl group.
  • a styrene-based monomer is also preferably used.
  • the use ratio of the copolymerization monomer is appropriately adjusted depending upon the ratio of ethyleneimine to be reacted. Further, by allowing polyethyleneimine separately synthesized to react with a carboxyl group and the like in an acrylate, an adduct grafted with polyethyleneimine can also be obtained.
  • Particularly preferred examples of commercially available products include Polyment NK-380, 350 manufactured by Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
  • polyethyleneimine an ethyleneimine adduct and/or a polyethyleneimine adduct, etc. of an acrylic polymer emulsion can also be used.
  • examples of commercially available products include Polyment SK-1000 manufactured by Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.
  • the polyallylamine is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include: allylamine-based compounds such as a diallylamine hydrochloride-sulfur dioxide copolymer, a diallylmethylamine hydrochloride copolymer, a polyallylamine hydrochloride, and polyallylamine; a condensate of polyalkylenepolyamine such as diethylenetriamine and dicarboxylic acid; an adduct of epihalohydrin; and polyvinylamine. It is preferred that the polyallylamine be soluble in water and/or alcohol.
  • the weight average molecular weight of the polyallylamine is not particularly limited, but preferably about 10,000 to 100,000.
  • any suitable pressure-sensitive adhesive can be adopted. Specific examples thereof include a solvent-type pressure-sensitive adhesive, a non-aqueous emulsion type pressure-sensitive adhesive, an aqueous pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  • a solvent-type pressure-sensitive adhesive using an acrylic polymer as a base polymer is preferably used. This is because the solvent-type pressure-sensitive adhesive exhibits appropriate pressure-sensitive adhesive properties (wettability, cohesion, and adhesion) with respect to the polarizer, the first optical compensation layer, and the second optical compensation layer and is excellent in optical transparency, weather resistance, and heat resistance.
  • a pressure-sensitive adhesive forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 15 can also be adopted.
  • an anchor coat layer may be provided between the first optical compensation layer 12 and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and/or between the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the second optical compensation layer 13 .
  • the second optical compensation layer 13 may serve as a ⁇ /4 plate. According to the present invention, the wavelength dispersion characteristics of the second optical compensation layer serving as a ⁇ /4 plate are corrected by optical characteristics of the first optical compensation layer serving as a ⁇ /2 plate, to thereby exhibit circularly polarizing function over a wide wavelength range.
  • a thickness of the second optical compensation layer may be set so that it serves as a ⁇ /4 plate most appropriately. That is, the thickness thereof is set to provide a desired in-plane retardation. To be specific, the thickness is preferably 42 to 58 ⁇ m, more preferably 45 to 55 ⁇ m, and most preferably 48 to 52 ⁇ m.
  • the second optical compensation layer 13 contains a resin having an absolute value of a photoelastic coefficient of preferably 2 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 m 2 /N or less, more preferably 2.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 13 to 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 , and still more preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 12 to 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 11 .
  • a retardation is unlikely to change when a shrinkage stress during heating occurs.
  • Typical examples of a resin capable of satisfying the above photoelastic coefficient include a cyclic olefin-based resin and a cellulose-based resin.
  • the details of the cyclic olefin-based resin and cellulose-based resin are as described in the item A-2.
  • An in-plane retardation Re 2 of the second optical compensation layer 13 can be controlled by changing the stretching ratio and the stretching temperature of the cyclic olefin-based resin film and cellulose-based resin film described in the item A-2.
  • the stretching ratio can change depending upon the in-plane retardation and thickness desired for the second optical compensation layer, the kind of a resin to be used, the thickness of a film to be used, a stretching temperature, and the like.
  • the stretching ratio is preferably 1.17 to 1.47 times, more preferably 1.22 to 1.42 times, and most preferably 1.27 to 1.37 times.
  • the stretching temperature can change depending upon the in-plane retardation and thickness desired for the second optical compensation layer, the kind of a resin to be used, the thickness of a film to be used, a stretching ratio, and the like. Specifically, the stretching temperature is preferably 130 to 150° C., more preferably 135 to 145° C., and most preferably 137 to 143° C. By stretching a film at such a temperature, a second optical compensation layer having an in-plane retardation capable of appropriately exhibiting the effect of the present invention can be obtained.
  • the second optical compensation layer 13 is placed between the first optical compensation layer 12 and the third optical compensation layer 14 .
  • any suitable method can be adopted depending upon the purpose.
  • a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (not shown) is provided on the first optical compensation layer 12 side of the second optical compensation layer 13 , and the first optical compensation layer 12 is attached thereto.
  • An adhesive layer (not shown) is provided on the third optical compensation layer 14 side of the second optical compensation layer 13 , and the third optical compensation layer 14 is attached thereto.
  • the second optical compensation layer 13 and the plastic film layer are attached to each other via a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and the cholesteric alignment solidified layer and the plastic film layer are attached to each other via an adhesive layer.
  • the detail of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is as described in the item A-2.
  • a typical example of the adhesive forming the adhesive layer includes a curable adhesive.
  • the curable adhesive include a light-curable adhesive such as a UV-curable adhesive, a moisture-curable adhesive, and a thermosetting adhesive.
  • the thermosetting adhesive include thermosetting resin-based adhesives such as an epoxy resin, an isocyanate resin, and a polyimide resin.
  • a specific example of the moisture-curable adhesive includes an isocyanate resin-based moisture-curable adhesive.
  • the moisture-curable adhesive (in particular, an isocyanate resin-based moisture-curable adhesive) is preferred.
  • the moisture-curable adhesive is cured by reacting with moisture in air, water adsorbing to the surface of an adherent, activated hydrogen group such as a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group, and the like. Therefore, the moisture-curable adhesive can be cured naturally by being left standing after being applied, and hence, the moisture-curable adhesive is excellent in operability. Further, it is not necessary to heat the moisture-curable adhesive for curing, so the third optical compensation layer is not heated during lamination (bonding). As a result, there is no possibility of heat shrink, even in the case where the third optical compensation layer is very thin, and cracks and the like during lamination can be prevented remarkably. In addition, the curable adhesive hardly shrinks even if heated after curing.
  • the isocyanate resin-based adhesive is a generic name of a polyisocyanate-based adhesive and a polyurethane resin adhesive.
  • the curable adhesive for example, a commercially available adhesive may be used, or various kinds of the curable resins may be dissolved or dispersed in a solvent to prepare a curable resin adhesive solution (or dispersion).
  • a solution (or dispersion) as the content of the curable resin in the solution, the weight of a solid content is preferably 10 to 80% by weight, more preferably 20 to 65% by weight, particularly preferably 25 to 65% by weight, and most preferably 30 to 50% by weight.
  • a solvent to be used any suitable solvent can be adopted depending upon the kind of a curable resin. Specific examples include ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, toluene, and xylene. They may be used alone or in combination.
  • the applying amount of an adhesive with respect to the second optical compensation layer can be set appropriately depending upon the purpose.
  • the applying amount is preferably 0.3 to 3 ml, more preferably 0.5 to 2 ml, and most preferably 1 to 2 ml per area (cm 2 ) of the second optical compensation layer.
  • a solvent contained in an adhesive is vaporized by natural drying or heat drying.
  • the thickness of an adhesive layer thus obtained is preferably 0.1 ⁇ m to 20 ⁇ m, more preferably 0.5 ⁇ m to 15 ⁇ m, and most preferably 1 ⁇ m to 10 ⁇ m.
  • the microhardness of an adhesive layer is preferably 0.1 to 0.5 GPa, more preferably 0.2 to 0.5 GPa, and most preferably 0.3 to 0.4 GPa.
  • the correlation with a Vickers hardness is known, so the microhardness can also be converted to a Vickers hardness.
  • the microhardness can be calculated from the push-in depth and push-in load using, for example, a thin film hardness meter (for example, MH4000 (trade name), MHA-400 (trade name)) manufactured by NEC Corporation.
  • the third optical compensation layer has such a refractive index profile, therefore the birefringence of a liquid crystal layer of a VA-mode liquid crystal cell can be compensated satisfactorily. Consequently, a liquid crystal display apparatus with viewing angle properties enhanced remarkably can be obtained.
  • the in-plane retardation Re 3 practically allowable for the negative C plate is preferably 0 to 20 nm, more preferably 0 to 10 nm, and still more preferably 0 to 5 nm.
  • the thickness direction retardation Rth 3 of the third optical compensation layer 14 is preferably 30 to 300 nm, more preferably 60 to 180 nm, still more preferably 80 to 150 nm, and most preferably 100 to 120 nm.
  • the thickness of the third optical compensation layer in which such a thickness direction retardation can be obtained can be changed depending upon a material to be used and the like.
  • the thickness of the third optical compensation layer is preferably 1 to 50 ⁇ m, more preferably 1 to 20 ⁇ m, and most preferably 1 to 15 ⁇ m.
  • the thickness thereof is preferably 1 to 10 ⁇ m, more preferably 1 to 8 ⁇ m, and most preferably 1 to 5 ⁇ m.
  • a thickness is smaller than the thickness of a negative C plate (for example, 60 ⁇ m or more) by biaxial stretching, which can contribute greatly to the reduction in thickness of an image display apparatus.
  • a very thin optical compensation layer is preferred from the viewpoint of the prevention of the disturbance of cholesteric alignment and decrease in transmittance, selective reflectivity, coloring prevention, productivity, and the like.
  • the third optical compensation layer (negative C plate) of the present invention is formed of any suitable material as long as the above-mentioned thickness and optical properties are obtained.
  • the very thin negative C plate as described above is realized by forming cholesteric alignment using a liquid crystal material and fixing the cholesteric alignment, i.e., by using a cholesteric alignment fixed layer (the details of a material for forming cholesteric alignment and a method for fixing cholesteric alignment will be described later).
  • the third optical compensation layer 14 is formed of a cholesteric alignment fixed layer having a selective reflection wavelength region of 350 nm or less.
  • An upper limit of the selective reflection wavelength region is more preferably 320 nm or less, and most preferably 300 nm or less.
  • a lower limit of the selective reflection wavelength region is preferably 100 nm or more, and more preferably 150 nm or more. In the case where the selective reflection wavelength region is more than 350 nm, the selective reflection wavelength region covers a visible light region and thus may cause a problem such as coloring or decoloring.
  • the selective reflection wavelength region is less than 100 nm
  • amount of a chiral agent (described below) to be used increases excessively and thus a temperature during formation of an optical compensation layer must be controlled very accurately. As a result, a polarizing plate may hardly be produced.
  • a helical pitch in the cholesteric alignment fixed layer is preferably 0.01 to 0.25 ⁇ m, more preferably 0.03 to 0.20 ⁇ m, and most preferably 0.05 to 0.15 ⁇ m.
  • a helical pitch of 0.01 ⁇ m or more provides sufficient alignment property, for example.
  • a helical pitch of 0.25 ⁇ m or less allows sufficient suppression of rotary polarization in a shorter wavelength side of visible light, to thereby sufficiently prevent light leak and the like.
  • the helical pitch may be controlled by adjusting the type (torsional force) and amount of the chiral agent as described below. The helical pitch may be adjusted, to thereby control the selective reflection wavelength region within a desired range.
  • a material capable of forming the plastic film layer include a cyclic olefin-based resin and a cellulose-based resin. Details of the cyclic olefin-based resin and the cellulose-based resin are as described in the above section A-2.
  • Liquid Crystal Composition Forming Third Optical Compensation Layer (Cholesteric Alignment Fixed Layer): Liquid Crystal Material
  • the third optical compensation layer may be formed of a liquid crystal composition.
  • Any appropriate liquid crystal material may be used as a liquid crystal material to be included in the composition.
  • the liquid crystal material nematic liquid crystals
  • the liquid crystal material may exhibit liquid crystallinity through a lyotropic or thermotropic mechanism. Further, liquid crystals are preferably aligned in homogeneous alignment.
  • a content of the liquid crystal material in the liquid crystal composition is preferably 75 to 95 wt %, and more preferably 80 to 90 wt %.
  • the composition may not sufficiently exhibit a liquid crystal state and thus the cholesteric alignment may not be formed sufficiently.
  • the content of the liquid crystal material is more than 95 wt %, a content of a chiral agent may be reduced to prevent sufficient torsion to be provided and thus the cholesteric alignment may not be formed sufficiently.
  • the liquid crystal material is preferably a liquid crystal monomer (polymerizable monomer or crosslinking monomer, for example) because an alignment state of the liquid crystal monomer can be fixed by polymerizing or crosslinking the liquid crystal monomer as described below.
  • the alignment state may be fixed by aligning the liquid crystal monomer and then, for example, polymerizing or crosslinking the liquid crystal monomers with each other.
  • a polymer is formed through polymerization and a three-dimensional network structure is formed through crosslinking.
  • the polymer and the three-dimensional network structure are non-liquid crystalline.
  • the thus-formed third optical compensation layer does not transfer into, for example, a liquid crystal phase, glass phase, or crystal phase due to temperature change unique to a liquid crystal compound.
  • the third optical compensation layer realizes an optical compensation layer having very excellent stability and not affected by the temperature change.
  • liquid crystal monomers may be employed as the liquid crystal monomer.
  • suitable liquid crystal monomers there are used polymerizable mesogenic compounds and the like described in JP 2002-533742 A (WO 00/37585), EP 358208 (U.S. Pat. No. 5,211,877), EP 66137 (U.S. Pat. No. 4,388,453), WO 93/22397, EP 0261712, DE 19504224, DE 4408171, GB 2280445, and the like.
  • polymerizable mesogenic compounds include: LC242 (trade name) available from BASF Aktiengesellschaft; E7 (trade name) available from Merck & Co., Inc.; and LC-Silicone-CC3767 (trade name) available from Wacker-Chemie GmbH.
  • a nematic liquid crystal monomer is preferred as the liquid crystal monomer, and a specific example thereof includes a monomer represented by the below-indicated formula (1).
  • the liquid crystal monomer may be used alone or in combination of two or more thereof.
  • a 1 and A 2 each represent a polymerizable group, and may be the same or different from each other.
  • One of A 1 and A 2 may represent hydrogen.
  • Each X independently represents a single bond, —O—, —S—, —C ⁇ N—, —O—CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—O—, —CO—NR—, —NR—CO—, —NR—, —O—CO—NR—, —CH 2 —O—, or —NR—CO—NR—.
  • R represents H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • M represents a mesogen group.
  • Xs may be the same or different from each other, but are preferably the same.
  • each A 2 is preferably arranged in an ortho position with respect to A 1 .
  • a 1 and A 2 are preferably each independently represented by the below-indicated formula (2), and A 1 and A 2 preferably represent the same group.
  • Z represents a crosslinkable group
  • X is the same as that defined in the above formula (1).
  • Sp represents a spacer consisting of a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms.
  • n represents 0 or 1.
  • a carbon chain in Sp may be interrupted by oxygen in an ether functional group, sulfur in a thioether functional group, a non-adjacent imino group, an alkylimino group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or the like.
  • Z preferably represents any one of functional groups represented by the below-indicated formulae.
  • R include a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, an i-propyl group, an n-butyl group, an i-butyl group, and a t-butyl group.
  • Sp preferably represents any one of structural units represented by the below-indicated formulae.
  • m preferably represents 1 to 3
  • p preferably represents 1 to 12.
  • M is preferably represented by the below-indicated formula (3).
  • X is the same as that defined in the above formula (1).
  • Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylene group, or an aromatic hydrocarbon group, for example.
  • Q may represent a substituted or unsubstituted linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, for example.
  • Q represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group
  • Q preferably represents anyone of aromatic hydrocarbon groups represented by the below-indicated formulae or substituted analogues thereof.
  • the substituted analogues of the aromatic hydrocarbon groups represented by the above formulae may each have 1 to 4 substituents per aromatic ring, or 1 to 2 substituents per aromatic ring or group.
  • the substituents may be the same or different from each other. Examples of the substituents include: an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; a nitro group; a halogen group such as F, Cl, Br, or I; a phenyl group; and an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • liquid crystal monomer examples include monomers represented by the following formulae (4) to (19).
  • a temperature range in which the liquid crystal monomer exhibits liquid-crystallinity varies depending on the type of liquid crystal monomer. More specifically, the temperature range is preferably 40 to 120° C., more preferably 50 to 100° C., and most preferably 60 to 90° C.
  • the liquid crystal composition capable of forming the third optical compensation layer preferably contains a chiral agent.
  • a content of the chiral agent in the liquid crystal composition is preferably 5 to 23 wt %, and more preferably 10 to 20 wt %. In the case where the content of the chiral agent is less than 5 wt %, torsion cannot be sufficiently provided and thus the cholesteric alignment may not be formed sufficiently. As a result, a selective reflection wavelength region of the optical compensation layer to be obtained may be hardly controlled to a desired region (shorter wavelength side).
  • the liquid crystal material exhibits a liquid crystal state in a very narrow temperature range and a temperature during formation of an optical compensation layer must be controlled very accurately. As a result, production of a polarizing plate may involve difficulties.
  • Such chiral agent may be used alone or in combination.
  • the chiral agent may employ any appropriate material capable of aligning the liquid crystal material into a desired cholesteric structure.
  • a chiral agent has a torsional force of preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 or more, more preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 5 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 2 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 , and most preferably 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 to 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 .
  • a chiral agent having such a torsional force may be used, to thereby control a helical pitch of the cholesteric alignment fixed layer within a desired range and control the selective reflection wavelength region within a desired range.
  • a larger content of the chiral agent in the liquid crystal composition provides an optical compensation layer having a selective reflection wavelength region on a shorter wavelength side.
  • a chiral agent having a larger torsional force provides an optical compensation layer having a selective reflection wavelength region on a shorter wavelength side.
  • a liquid crystal composition may contain 11 to 13 wt % of a chiral agent having a torsional force of 5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 , for example.
  • a liquid crystal composition may contain 7 to 9 wt % of a chiral agent having a torsional force of 5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 4 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 , for example.
  • the chiral agent is preferably a polymerizable chiral agent.
  • Specific examples of the polymerizable chiral agent include chiral compounds represented by the following general formulae (20) to (23).
  • Z and Sp are the same as those defined for the above formula (2).
  • X 2 , X 3 , and X 4 each independently represent a chemical single bond, —O—, —S—, —O—CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—O—, —CO—NR—, —NR—CO—, —O—CO—NR—, —NR—CO—O—, or —NR—CO—NR—.
  • R represents H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • X 5 represents a chemical single bond, —O—, —S—, —O—CO—, —CO—O—, —O—CO—O—, —CO—NR—, —NR—CO—, —O—CO—NR—, —NR—CO—O—, —NR—CO—NR—, —CH 2 O—, —O—CH 2 —, —CH ⁇ N—, —N ⁇ CH—, or —N ⁇ N—.
  • R represents H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms as described above.
  • M represents a mesogenic group as described above.
  • P 1 represents hydrogen, an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, an acyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, or a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms which is substituted by 1 to 3 alkyl groups having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
  • n represents an integer of 1 to 6.
  • Ch represents a chiral group with a valence of n.
  • at least one of X 3 and X 4 preferably represents —O—CO—O—, —O—CO—NR—, —NR—CO—O—, or —NR—CO—NR—.
  • P 1 represents an alkyl group, an acyl group, or a cycloalkyl group
  • its carbon chain may be interrupted by oxygen of an ether functional group, sulfur of a thioether functional group, a non-adjacent imino group, or an alkyl imino group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
  • Examples of the chiral group represented by Ch include atomic groups represented by the following formulae.
  • L represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a halogen, COOR, OCOR, CONHR, or NHCOR.
  • R represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. Note that terminals of the atomic groups represented in the above formulae each represent a bonding hand to an adjacent group.
  • atomic groups represented by the following formulae are particularly preferred.
  • chiral compound examples include compounds represented by the following formulae (24) to (44). Note that those chiral compounds each have a torsional force of 1 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 6 nm ⁇ 1 ⁇ (wt %) ⁇ 1 or more.
  • chiral compounds represented above include chiral compounds described in RE-A4342280, DE 19520660.6, and DE 19520704.1.
  • any appropriate combination of the liquid crystal material and the chiral agent may be employed in accordance with the purpose.
  • Particularly typical examples of the combination include: a combination of the liquid crystal monomer represented by the above formula (10)/the chiral agent represented by the above formula (38); and a combination of the liquid crystal monomer represented by the above formula (11)/the chiral agent represented by the above formula (39).
  • the liquid crystal composition capable of forming the third optical compensation layer preferably contains at least one of a polymerization initiator and a crosslinking agent (curing agent).
  • the polymerization initiator and/or the crosslinking agent (curing agent) is used, to thereby favorably fix the cholesteric structure (cholesteric alignment) of the liquid crystal material formed in a liquid crystal state.
  • Any appropriate substance may be used for the polymerization initiator or the crosslinking agent as long as the effect of the present invention can be obtained.
  • the polymerization initiator include benzoylperoxide (BPO) and azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN).
  • crosslinking agent examples include a UV-curing agent, a photo-curing agent, and a heat-curing agent. Specific examples thereof include an isocyanate-based crosslinking agent, an epoxy-based crosslinking agent, and a metal chelate crosslinking agent. Such polymerization initiator or crosslinking agent may be used alone or in combination.
  • a content of the polymerization initiator or the crosslinking agent in the liquid crystal composition is preferably 0.1 to 10 wt %, more preferably 0.5 to 8 wt %, and most preferably 1 to 5 wt %.
  • the cholesteric structure may be fixed insufficiently.
  • the liquid crystal material exhibits a liquid crystal state in a very narrow temperature range and temperature control during formation of an optical compensation layer may involve difficulties.
  • the liquid crystal composition may further contain any appropriate additive, as required.
  • the additive include an antioxidant, modifier, surfactant, dye, pigment, discoloration inhibitor, and ultraviolet absorber. Those additives may be used alone or in combination. More specifically, examples of the antioxidant include a phenol-based compound, an amine-based compound, an organic sulfur-based compound, and a phosphine-based compound.
  • the modifier include glycols, silicones, and alcohols.
  • the surfactant is added, for example, in order to make the surface of an optical compensation layer smooth. Examples of the surfactant that can be used include a silicone-based surfactant, an acrylic surfactant, and a fluorine-based surfactant, and a silicone-based surfactant is particularly preferred.
  • a typical method of forming the third optical compensation layer (cholesteric alignment fixed layer) involves: spreading the liquid crystal composition on a substrate to form a spread layer; subjecting the spread layer to heat treatment such that the liquid crystal material in the liquid crystal composition is aligned in cholesteric alignment; subjecting the spread layer to at least one of polymerization treatment and crosslinking treatment to fix the alignment of the liquid crystal material; and transferring the cholesteric alignment fixed layer formed on the substrate.
  • a specific procedure for the method of forming the third optical compensation layer is described.
  • liquid crystal material a liquid crystal material, a chiral agent, a polymerization initiator or a crosslinking agent, and various additives as required are dissolved or dispersed into a solvent to prepare a liquid crystal application liquid.
  • the liquid crystal material, the chiral agent, the polymerization initiator, the crosslinking agent, and the additive are as described above.
  • a solvent to be used in the liquid crystal application liquid is not particularly limited.
  • halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloroform, dichloromethane, carbon tetrachloride, dichloroethane, tetrachloroethane, methylene chloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, chlorobenzene, and orthodichlorobenzene; phenols such as phenol, p-chlorophenol, o-chlorophenol, m-cresol, o-cresol, and p-cresol; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, methoxybenzene, and 1,2-dimethoxybenzene; ketone-based solvents such as acetone, methylethylketone (MEK), methylisobutylketone, cyclohexanone, cyclopentanone, 2-pyrolidone, and N-methyl-2-pyrolidone; ester-based solvents such as ethyl acetate
  • toluene, xylene, mesitylene, MEK, methyl isobutylketone, cyclohexanone, ethyl cellosolve, butyl cellosolve, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, propyl acetate, and ethyl cellosolve acetate are preferred.
  • Those solvents may be used alone or in combination.
  • a viscosity of the liquid crystal application liquid may vary depending on the content of the liquid crystal material or temperature.
  • the viscosity of the application liquid is preferably 0.2 to 20 mPa ⁇ s, more preferably 0.5 to 15 mPa ⁇ s, and most preferably 1 to 10 mPa ⁇ s.
  • the viscosity of the application liquid is preferably 2 to 5 mPa ⁇ s, and more preferably 3 to 4 mPa ⁇ s.
  • the application liquid having a viscosity of 0.2 mPa ⁇ s or more can favorably prevent generation of liquid drip due to spreading of the application liquid. Further, the application liquid having a viscosity of 20 mPa ⁇ s or less can provide an optical compensation layer having very excellent surface smoothness without uneven thickness and excellent application property.
  • the method of forming the spread layer may employ any appropriate method (typically, method of fluid spreading the application liquid). Specific examples thereof include a roll coating method, a spin coating method, a wire bar coating method, a dip coating method, an extrusion coating method, a curtain coating method, and a spray coating method. Of those, the spin coating method and the extrusion coating method are preferred from the viewpoint of coating efficiency.
  • An application amount of the liquid crystal application liquid may appropriately be set in accordance with the concentration of the application liquid, the thickness of the intended layer, and the like.
  • the application amount is preferably 0.03 to 0.17 ml, more preferably 0.05 to 0.15 ml, and most preferably 0.08 to 0.12 ml per area (100 cm 2 ) of the substrate.
  • the substrate includes various plastic films.
  • the plastic include cellulose-based plastics such as triacetyl cellulose (TAC), polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene or poly(4-methylpentene-1), polyimide, polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyamide, polyetheretherketone, polyetherketone, polyketone sulfide, polyethersulfone, polysulfone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylene oxide, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyacetal, polycarbonate, polyarylate, an acrylic resin, polyvinyl alcohol, polypropylene, an epoxy resin, and a phenol-resin.
  • TAC triacetyl cellulose
  • polyolefin such as polyethylene, polypropylene or poly(4-methylpentene-1
  • polyimide such as polyamideimide, polyether imide, polyamide, polyetheretherketone, polyether
  • a substrate in that a plastic film or sheet as described above is placed on the surface of, for example, a substrate made of metal such as aluminum, copper, or iron, a substrate made of ceramic, or a substrate made of glass can also be used.
  • a substrate obtained by forming an SiO 2 oblique evaporation film on the surface of the plastic film or sheet can also be used.
  • the thickness of a substrate is preferably 5 ⁇ m to 500 ⁇ m, more preferably 10 ⁇ m to 200 ⁇ m, and most preferably 15 ⁇ m to 150 ⁇ m. Such thickness provides sufficient strength for a substrate, and thus can prevent the generation of problems, for example, breaking upon manufacture.
  • the spread layer is subjected to heat treatment to align the liquid crystal material in a state exhibiting a liquid crystal phase.
  • the spread layer contains a chiral agent together with the liquid crystal material, and thus the liquid crystal material provided with torsion in a state exhibiting a liquid crystal phase is aligned.
  • the spread layer (liquid crystal material forming the spread layer) forms the cholesteric structure (helical structure).
  • the temperature conditions for the heat treatment may appropriately be set in accordance with the type of liquid crystal material (specifically, temperature at which the liquid crystal material exhibits liquid crystallinity).
  • the heating temperature is preferably 40 to 120° C., more preferably 50 to 100° C., and most preferably 60 to 90° C.
  • a heating temperature of 40° C. or higher generally allows sufficient alignment of the liquid crystal material.
  • a heating temperature of 120° C. or lower expands selection of the substrate in consideration of heat resistance, for example, and thus allows selection of an optimal substrate in accordance with the liquid crystal material.
  • a heating time is preferably 30 seconds or more, more preferably 1 minute or more, particularly preferably 2 minutes or more, and most preferably 4 minutes or more.
  • the liquid crystal material may not sufficiently exhibit a liquid crystal state.
  • the heating time is preferably 10 minutes or less, more preferably 8 minutes or less, and most preferably 7 minutes or less.
  • the additives may be sublimed.
  • the spread layer containing the liquid crystal material exhibiting a cholesteric structure is subjected to at least one of polymerization treatment and crosslinking treatment to fix the alignment (cholesteric structure) of the liquid crystal material.
  • the polymerization treatment is performed, to thereby polymerize the liquid crystal material (polymerizable monomer) and/or chiral agent (polymerizable chiral agent) and fix the polymerizable monomer and/or polymerizable chiral agent as a repeating unit of polymer molecules.
  • the crosslinking treatment is preformed, to thereby form a three-dimensional network structure of the liquid crystal material (crosslinking monomer) and/or chiral agent and fix the crosslinking monomer and/or chiral agent as apart of a crosslinked structure.
  • an alignment state of the liquid crystal material is fixed.
  • the polymer or three-dimensional network structure to be formed through polymerization or crosslinking of the liquid crystal material is “non-liquid crystalline”.
  • the thus-formed third optical compensation layer does not transfer into a liquid crystal phase, glass phase, or crystal phase due to temperature change unique to a liquid crystal compound, for example, and no alignment change due to temperature occurs.
  • the thus-formed third optical compensation layer may be used as a high performance optical compensation layer not affected by the temperature change.
  • the third optical compensation layer has a selective reflection wavelength region optimized within a range of 100 nm to 320 nm, and thus can significantly suppress light leak and the like.
  • a specific procedure for the polymerization treatment or crosslinking treatment may appropriately be selected in accordance with the type of polymerization initiator or crosslinking agent to be used.
  • a photo-polymerization initiator or photo-crosslinking agent may be used for photoirradiation.
  • a UV polymerization initiator or UV crosslinking agent may be used for UV irradiation, and heat polymerization initiator or heat crosslinking agent may be used for heating.
  • the irradiation time of light or UV light, the irradiation intensity, the total irradiation amount, and the like may appropriately be set in accordance with the type of liquid crystal material, the type of substrate, properties desired for the third optical compensation layer, and the like.
  • the heating temperature, the heating time, and the like may appropriately be set in accordance with the purpose.
  • the cholesteric alignment fixed layer formed on the substrate as described above is transferred onto a surface of the second optical compensation layer to form the third optical compensation layer.
  • the plastic film layer may be attached to the second optical compensation layer through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and the cholesteric alignment fixed layer may be transferred to the plastic layer, to thereby form the third optical compensation layer.
  • the plastic film layer may be attached to the cholesteric alignment fixed layer formed on the substrate through an adhesive layer to form a laminate, and the laminate may be attached to the surface of the second optical compensation layer through a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.
  • the transfer step further includes peeling the substrate from the third optical compensation layer.
  • the curable adhesive for the adhesive layer is as described in the above section A-3.
  • the plastic film layer is as described in the above section A-4.
  • the above-mentioned typical example of the method of forming the third optical compensation layer employs a liquid crystal monomer (polymerizable monomer or crosslinking monomer, for example) as the liquid crystal material, but the method of forming the third optical compensation layer of the present invention is not limited to such a method and may be a method which employs a liquid crystalline polymer. However, the method preferably employs a liquid crystal monomer as described above.
  • the liquid crystal monomer may be used, to thereby form an optical compensation layer having an excellent optical compensation function and reduced thickness. To be specific, use of the liquid crystal monomer facilitates control of the selective reflection wavelength region.
  • the viscosity of the application liquid and the like may easily be set by using the liquid crystal monomer, to thereby facilitate formation of a extremely thin third optical compensation layer.
  • the liquid crystal monomer has excellent handling property.
  • the optical compensation layer to be obtained has even better surface smoothness.
  • any suitable polarizers may be employed as the polarizer depending on the purpose.
  • the polarizer include: a film prepared by adsorbing a dichromatic substance such as iodine or a dichromatic dye on a hydrophilic polymer film such as a polyvinyl alcohol-based film, a partially formalized polyvinyl alcohol-based film, or an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer-based partially saponified film and uniaxially stretching the film; and a polyene-based orientated film such as a dehydrated product of a polyvinyl alcohol-based film or a dichlorinated product of a polyvinyl chloride-based film.
  • a polarizer prepared by adsorbing a dichromatic substance such as iodine on a polyvinyl alcohol-based film and uniaxially stretching the film is particularly preferred in view of high polarized dichromaticity.
  • a thickness of the polarizer is not particularly limited, but is generally about 1 to 80 ⁇ m.
  • the polarizer prepared by adsorbing iodine on a polyvinyl alcohol-based film and uniaxially stretching the film may be produced by, for example: immersing a polyvinyl alcohol-based film in an aqueous solution of iodine for coloring; and stretching the film to a 3 to 7 times length of the original length.
  • the aqueous solution may contain boric acid, zinc sulfate, zinc chloride, or the like as required, or the polyvinyl alcohol-based film may be immersed in an aqueous solution of potassium iodide or the like. Further, the polyvinyl alcohol-based film may be immersed and washed in water before coloring as required.
  • washing the polyvinyl alcohol-based film with water not only allows removal of contamination on a film surface or washing away of an antiblocking agent, but also prevents nonuniformity such as uneven coloring or the like by swelling the polyvinyl alcohol-based film.
  • the stretching of the film may be carried out after coloring of the film with iodine, carried out during coloring of the film, or carried out followed by coloring of the film with iodine.
  • the stretching may be carried out in an aqueous solution of boric acid or potassium iodide, or in a water bath.
  • any appropriate film which can be used as a protective film for a polarizer may be employed.
  • a material used as a main component of the film include transparent resins such as a cellulose-based resin (such as triacetylcellulose (TAC)), a polyester-based resin, a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, a polycarbonate-based resin, a polyamide-based resin, a polyimide-based resin, a polyether sulfone-based resin, a polysulfone-based resin, a polystyrene-based resin, a polynorbornene-based resin, a polyolefin-based resin, an acrylic resin, and an acetate-based resin.
  • TAC triacetylcellulose
  • Another example thereof includes an acrylic, urethane-based, acrylic urethane-based, epoxy-based, or silicone-based thermosetting resin or UV-curing resin. Still another example thereof includes a glassy polymer such as a siloxane-based polymer. Further, a polymer film described in JP 2001-343529 A (WO 01/37007) may also be used. To be specific, the film is formed of a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin having a substituted or unsubstituted imide group on a side chain, and a thermoplastic resin having a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group and a nitrile group on a side chain.
  • a specific example thereof includes a resin composition containing an alternate copolymer of isobutene and N-methylmaleimide, and an acrylonitrile/styrene copolymer.
  • the polymer film may be an extruded product of the above-mentioned resin composition, for example.
  • TAC a polyimide-based resin, a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, and a glassy polymer are preferable, and TAC is more preferable.
  • the protective layer be transparent and have no color.
  • the protective layer has a thickness direction retardation of preferably ⁇ 90 nm to +90 nm, more preferably ⁇ 80 nm to +80 nm, and most preferably ⁇ 70 nm to +70 nm.
  • the protective layer has any appropriate thickness as long as the preferable thickness direction retardation can be obtained.
  • the thickness of the protective layer is preferably 5 mm or less, more preferably 1 mm or less, particularly preferable 1 to 500 ⁇ m, and most preferably 5 to 150 ⁇ m.
  • the protective film provided on the outer side of the polarizer 11 may be subjected to hard coat treatment, antireflection treatment, anti-sticking treatment, anti-glare treatment, or the like as required.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention may be provided with other optical layers.
  • any appropriate optical layers may be employed in accordance with the purpose and the types of image display apparatus. Specific examples thereof include a liquid crystal film, a light scattering film, a diffraction film, and another optical compensation layer (retardation film).
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention may further include a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or adhesive layer as an outermost layer on at least one side thereof.
  • the polarizing plate includes the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or adhesive layer as an outermost layer, to thereby facilitate lamination with another member (for example, liquid crystal cell) and prevent the polarizing plate from peeling off from another member.
  • Any appropriate materials may be used as the material for forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.
  • Specific examples of the pressure-sensitive adhesive are described in the item A-2.
  • Specific examples of the adhesive layer are described in the item A-3.
  • a material having excellent moisture absorption property or excellent heat resistance is used, for preventing foaming or peeling due to moisture absorption, degradation in optical properties due to difference in thermal expansion or the like, warping of the liquid crystal cell, and the like.
  • a surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer or adhesive layer is covered by any appropriate separator to prevent contamination until the polarizing plate is actually used.
  • the separator may be formed by a method of providing a release coat on any appropriate film by using a releasing agent such as a silicone-based, long chain alkyl-based, or fluorine-based, or molybdenum sulfide as required.
  • Each of the layers of the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention may be subjected to treatment with a UV absorbing agent such as a salicylic ester-based compound, a benzophenone-based compound, a benzotriazole-based compound, a cyanoacrylate-based compound, or a nickel complex salt-based compound, to thereby impart UV absorbing property.
  • a UV absorbing agent such as a salicylic ester-based compound, a benzophenone-based compound, a benzotriazole-based compound, a cyanoacrylate-based compound, or a nickel complex salt-based compound
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention may be produced by laminating each of the layers via the adhesive layer or the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.
  • laminating means any suitable means can be employed as long as each angle formed by optical axes of each layer (the angles ⁇ , ⁇ , and ⁇ ) falls within the above ranges.
  • the polarizer, the first optical compensation layer, the second optical compensation layer, and the third optical compensation layer are punched to a predetermined size, and the directions of angles ( ⁇ , ⁇ , and ⁇ ) formed by optical axes of respective layers are adjusted to be in a desired range, whereby the layers can be laminated via an adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention may suitably be used for various image display apparatuses (for example, a liquid crystal display apparatus and a self-luminous display apparatus).
  • image display apparatuses for example, a liquid crystal display apparatus and a self-luminous display apparatus.
  • image display apparatuses include a liquid crystal display apparatus, an EL display, a plasma display (PD), and a field emission display (FED).
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention is used for a liquid crystal display apparatus
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer is useful for prevention of light leakage in black display and for compensation of viewing angle.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention is preferably used for a liquid crystal display apparatus of a VA mode, and is particularly preferably used for a reflection-type or semi-transmission-type liquid crystal display apparatus of a VA mode.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention is used for an EL display, the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer is useful for prevention of electrode reflection.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal panel of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • a liquid crystal panel for a reflective liquid crystal display apparatus will be described.
  • a liquid crystal panel 100 has a liquid crystal cell 20 , a retardation plate 30 placed on an upper side of the liquid crystal cell 20 , and a polarizing plate 10 placed on an upper side of the retardation plate 30 .
  • the retardation plate 30 any suitable retardation plate can be employed depending upon the purpose and the alignment mode of the liquid crystal cell.
  • the retardation plate 30 can be omitted depending upon the purpose and the alignment mode of the liquid crystal cell.
  • the polarizing plate 10 is a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention, described in items A and B above.
  • the liquid crystal cell 20 includes a pair of glass substrates 21 , 21 ′, and a liquid crystal layer 22 as a display medium placed between the substrates.
  • a reflective electrode 23 is provided on the liquid crystal layer 22 side of the lower substrate 21 ′.
  • a color filter (not shown) is provided on the upper substrate 21 .
  • An interval (cell gap) between the substrates 21 , 21 ′ is controlled by spacers 24 .
  • liquid crystal molecules are aligned perpendicularly with respect to the surfaces of the substrates 21 , 21 ′ under no voltage application.
  • Such vertical alignment can be realized by placing nematic liquid crystal having negative dielectric anisotropy between substrates on which a vertical alignment film (not shown) is formed.
  • a vertical alignment film (not shown) is formed.
  • the incident light advances without changing a polarization direction.
  • the incident light is reflected by the reflective electrode 23 and passes again through the liquid crystal layer 22 to be output from the upper substrate 21 .
  • the polarization state of the output light does not change from the one during incidence, so the output light is transmitted through the polarizing plate 10 , and a display in a bright state is obtained.
  • a voltage is applied between the electrodes, the longitudinal axis of the liquid crystal molecules is aligned in parallel with the substrate surface.
  • the liquid crystal molecules exhibit birefringence with respect to the linearly polarized light that enters the liquid crystal layer 22 in this state, and the polarization state of the incident light changes depending upon the inclination of the liquid crystal molecules.
  • the light reflected by the reflective electrode 23 and output from the upper substrate becomes linear polarized light, for example, with its polarization direction rotated by 90°, and is absorbed by the polarizing plate 10 , whereby a display in a dark state is obtained.
  • the state can be returned to a display in a bright state by an alignment regulating force.
  • the inclination of the liquid crystal molecules is controlled by changing an applied voltage to change the intensity of transmitted light from the polarizing plate 10 , whereby display of gradation can be performed.
  • the thicknesses of polarizing plates with an optical compensation layer in examples and comparative examples were measured using a dial gauge manufactured by OZAKI MFG. Co., Ltd.
  • the same polarizing plates with an optical compensation layer were attached to each other to produce a measurement sample.
  • the attachment was performed so that absorption axes of polarizers were perpendicular to each other, and the third optical compensation layers were opposed to each other.
  • the measurement sample was placed on a backlight, and an image irradiated with light from a backlight was photographed with a digital camera.
  • the photographed image was grayed (256 gray-scale), using Win Roof v3.0 manufactured by Mitani Corporation.
  • the 35th gray-scale of the brightness gray-scale 0-255 was set to be a threshold value, and 0-35 and 35-255 were set to be white and black, respectively, so the gray-scale is converted to be binary.
  • the white ratio in the image was expressed by %.
  • the measurement sample was heated at 85° C. for 10 minutes, and the white ratio before and after heating was measured, whereby the change amount thereof was obtained. This shows that heat unevenness is smaller if the change amount is smaller.
  • the same polarizing plates with an optical compensation layer obtained in the examples and the comparative examples were attached to each other to produce a measurement sample.
  • the attachment was performed so that absorption axes of polarizers were perpendicular to each other, and the third optical compensation layers were opposed to each other.
  • the transmittance of the measurement sample was measured by DOT-3 (trade name) (manufactured by Murakami Color Research Laboratory Co., Ltd.).
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer obtained in the examples and the comparative examples was attached to a viewer side of a VA mode liquid crystal cell (obtained from a mobile telephone SH901 is manufactured by Sharp Corporation) via an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m), whereby a measurement sample was produced. At this time, the attachment was performed so that the third optical compensation layer was placed on a liquid crystal cell side. Heat unevenness was measured by the same method as that in the item (2), except that the measurement sample was produced as described above.
  • a commercially available polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film (manufactured by Kurary Co., Ltd.) was dyed in an aqueous solution containing iodine, and uniaxially stretched about 6 times between rolls with different speeds in an aqueous solution containing boric acid, whereby a long polarizer was obtained.
  • Commercially available TAC films (manufactured by Fujiphoto Film Co., Ltd.) were attached to both surfaces of the polarizer with a PVA-based adhesive, whereby a polarizing plate (protective film/polarizer/protective film) with an entire thickness of 100 ⁇ m was obtained. The polarizing plate was punched to a size of 20 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 30 cm (lateral direction) so that the absorption axis of the polarizer was placed in a longitudinal direction.
  • a long norbornene based resin film (Zeonor (trade name) manufactured by Zeon Corporation, thickness: 60 ⁇ m, photoelastic coefficient: 3.10 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 12 m 2 /N) was uniaxially stretched 1.90 times at 140° C., whereby a long film for a first optical compensation layer was produced.
  • the thickness of the film was 45 ⁇ m, and the in-plane retardation Re 1 was 270 nm.
  • the film was punched to a size of 20 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 30 cm (lateral direction). At this time, the slow axis was placed in a longitudinal direction.
  • a long norbornene based resin film (Zeonor (trade name) manufactured by Zeon Corporation, thickness: 60 ⁇ m, photoelastic coefficient: 3.10 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 12 m 2 /N) was uniaxially stretched 1.32 times at 140° C., whereby a long film for a second optical compensation layer was produced.
  • the thickness of the film was 50 ⁇ m, and the in-plane retardation Re 2 was 140 nm.
  • the film was punched to a size of 20 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 30 cm (lateral direction). At this time, the slow axis was placed in a longitudinal direction.
  • a liquid crystal application liquid was prepared.
  • the liquid crystal application liquid was applied to a substrate (biaxially stretched PET film), heated at 80° C. for 3 minutes, and polymerized by the irradiation of UV-light, whereby a third optical compensation layer was formed.
  • the substrate with the third optical compensation layer formed thereon was punched to a size of 20 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 30 cm (lateral direction).
  • the thickness of the third optical compensation layer was 2 ⁇ m
  • the in-plane retardation Re 3 was 0 nm
  • the thickness direction retardation Rth 3 was 110 nm.
  • the polarizing plate, the first optical compensation layer, the second optical compensation layer, and the third optical compensation layer obtained above were laminated in the stated order. Herein, they were laminated so that slow axes of the first optical compensation layer and the second optical compensation layer formed angles of 15° and 75°, respectively, in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis of the polarizer of the polarizing plate.
  • the polarizing plate and the first optical compensation layer were laminated using the pressure-sensitive adhesive X (thickness: 23 ⁇ m) obtained above.
  • the first optical compensation layer and the second optical compensation layer were laminated using a commercially available acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m), and the second optical compensation layer and the third optical compensation layer were laminated using an isocyanate-based curable adhesive (thickness: 5 ⁇ m). Then, the substrate (biaxially stretched PET film) supporting the third optical compensation layer was peeled, and a commercially available acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m) for attaching a liquid crystal cell to the peeling surface was applied. Finally, the resultant laminate was punched to a size of 4.0 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 5.3 cm (lateral direction) to obtain a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • Table 1 shows the results together with the results in Examples 2 to 5 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2 described later.
  • Example 1 262 0.10 0.21 1.55 1.34 0.30 0.39 0.09
  • Example 2 340 0.10 7.53 12.18 4.65 10.65 17.23 6.58
  • Example 3 262 0.85 1.22 2.60 1.38 1.73 3.68 1.95
  • Example 4 262 0.85 1.28 2.70 1.42 1.81 3.82 2.01
  • Example 5 340 0.85 8.02 12.54 4.52 11.34 17.74 6.40 Comparative 262 0.10 0.21 1.96 1.75 0.30 2.77 2.47
  • Example 1 Comparative 340 0.10 7.53 13.61 6.08 10.65 19.25 8.60
  • Example 2 Comparative 340 0.10 0.21 1.55 1.34 0.30 0.39 0.09
  • Example 2 340 0.10 7.53 12.18 4.65 10.65 17.23 6.58
  • Example 3 262 0.85 1.22 2.60 1.38 1.73 3.68 1.95
  • Example 4 262 0.85 1.28 2.70 1.42 1.81 3.82 2.01
  • Example 5 340 0.85 8.02 12.54 4.52 11.34 17.74 6.40
  • Comparative 262 0.10 0.21 1.96 1.75
  • a polarizing plate, a first optical compensation layer, and a second optical compensation layer were produced in the same way as in Example 1.
  • a long norbornene-based resin film (Arton (trade name) manufactured by JSR, thickness: 100 ⁇ m, photoelastic coefficient: 5.00 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 12 m 2 /N) was longitudinally stretched about 1.27 times at 175° C. and laterally stretched about 1.37 times at 176° C., whereby a long film for a third optical compensation layer (thickness: 65 ⁇ m) was produced.
  • the film was punched to a size of 20 cm (longitudinal direction) ⁇ 30 cm (lateral direction) to obtain a third optical compensation layer.
  • An in-plane retardation Re 3 of the third optical compensation layer was 0 nm, and a thickness direction retardation Rth 3 thereof was 110 nm.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 1 except for using the third optical compensation layer, and laminating the second optical compensation layer and the third optical compensation layer with a commercially available acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m). The thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer were measured.
  • the above Table 1 shows the results.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 1, except that the slow axis of the first optical compensation layer was set to form an angle of 35° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis of the polarizer of the polarizing plate.
  • the thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer were measured. The results are shown in Table 1 above.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 1 except that the slow axis of the second optical compensation layer was set to form an angle of 35° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis of the polarizer of the polarizing plate.
  • the thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer were measured. The results are shown in Table 1 above.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 2 except that the slow axis of the first optical compensation layer was set to form an angle of 35° in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the absorption axis of the polarizer of the polarizing plate.
  • the thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer were measured. The results are shown in Table 1 above.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 1 except for laminating the polarizing plate and the first optical compensation layer using a commercially available acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m) in place of the pressure-sensitive adhesive X.
  • the dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) at 100° C. of the acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive used herein was measured to be 7 ⁇ 10 4 Pa.
  • the thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was measured. The results are shown in Table 1 above.
  • a polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer was produced in the same way as in Example 2 except for laminating the polarizing plate and the first optical compensation layer using the commercially available acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive (thickness: 20 ⁇ m, dynamic storage shear modulus (G′) at 100° C.: 7 ⁇ 10 4 Pa).
  • the thickness, transmittance, and heat unevenness of the obtained polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer were measured. The results are shown in Table 1 above.
  • Examples 1, 3, and 4 of the present invention the degradation in optical properties were suppressed effectively irrespective of the use under a high-temperature environment.
  • the optical properties in Comparative Example 1 corresponding to the configuration of the optical compensation layers of Examples 1, 3, and 4 were inferior to those in Examples 1, 3, and 4.
  • the optical properties in Comparative Example 2 corresponding to the configuration of the optical compensation layers of Examples 2 and 5 were inferior to those in Examples 2 and 5.
  • the polarizing plate with an optical compensation layer of the present invention can be preferably used for various kinds of image display apparatuses (for example, a liquid crystal display apparatus, a self-luminous display apparatus).

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